Women's Individual Round 2 Court 4 Section32Match

Encho 2 (extension) — Sogo（十河） wins

📅 August 2–5, 2026 📍 Lotto Arena Nara

The second round of the women's individual event at the 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Championship was held, and Sogo（十河） won. The match lasted 9 minutes and 26 seconds; neither side scored a valid strike during regulation time or Encho 1. In Encho 2, Sogo scored a men, which became the winning point and decided the match.

Matchup

Red Morooka Shiho（諸岡史歩） / Ogi（小城） / Saga3rd Year 3rd dan
Ogi's Morooka（諸岡） is a 3rd-year sandan. They belong to 佐賀 Prefectural Ogi Municipal Ogi High School.
White Sogo Anzu（十河杏） / Seimei Gakuin（清明学院） / Osaka3rd Year 2nd dan
Seimei Gakuin's Sogo（十河） is a 3rd year 2nd dan. Private Seimei Gakuin High School has the school motto "Be strong, be righteous, be kind."

Highlights

A steady exchange of offense and defense with no valid strikes within the regulation time or Encho 1.

A fierce battle lasting 9 minutes and 26 seconds

The winning point by Sogo（十河）'s men strike, decided in Encho 2.

Live commentary video

Valid strike

#	Situation	Red and White	Players	Technique
1	Encho 2	White	Sogo（十河）	Men

Conclusion: Encho 2
Match time: 9:26
Winner: Sogo（十河）（White）
Foul: 諸岡史歩、十河杏Posted on the board (it is not clear from the flash report when the foul occurred)

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持翔

Court 4, Match 32. Morooka（諸岡） of Ogi and Sogo（十河） of Seimei Gakuin. This is a match where steady offense and defense are expected.

Explanation
堂島厳

Neither side is leaving any openings, and the tension remains very high during the tachiai.

Commentary
剣持翔

Neither side scores a valid point within the time limit. The match proceeds to encho at 0-0.

Explanation
堂島厳

Neither side is wavering. From here on, it will be a battle of mental strength and concentration.

Commentary
剣持翔

It went into Encho 1, but there were still no valid strikes. The deadlock continued, and it proceeded further into Encho 2.

Explanation
堂島厳

Both sides are gauging each other's distance, waiting for a decisive strike.

Commentary
剣持翔

Oh, he got it! Sogo（十河） in white, Men! A sharp strike landed!

Explanation
堂島厳

An ippon in Encho 2. Sogo（十河）, who maintained his focus, brilliantly struck the men.

Commentary
剣持翔

Match time 9 minutes 26 seconds. Sogo（十河） scored an ippon, deciding the match.

Explanation
堂島厳

Morooka（諸岡） fought tenaciously until the end, but Sogo（十河） advances.

Commentary
剣持翔

The one who advanced was Seimei Gakuin's Sogo（十河）! A splendid victory!

To both players

A splendid victory for Sogo（十河）. We also praise the fighting spirit of Morooka（諸岡）, who fought hard and never gave up until the end. We look forward to the future success of both players.

Ogi（小城）

Official name: 佐賀県立小城市立小城高等学校
Reading: Ogi
Division/Category of Establishment: Public (佐賀 Prefecture)
Location: 佐賀 Prefecture Ogi City Ogi Town 176
History: Founded as the former 佐賀 Prefectural Ogi Middle School (for boys) established in 1899 and the 佐賀 Prefectural Ogi Girls' High School established in 1908, the two were merged during the 1948 educational system reforms to become 佐賀 Prefectural Ogi High School. Counting from its founding in 1899, the school celebrated its 120th anniversary in 2019.
School motto/philosophy: The school mottoes are "Originality," "Great Challenge," and "Integrity," which combine to form the acronym "OGI" (Ogi).
Department.: Full-time Course, General Studies
Kendo Club: In the 2026 Women's Individual competition, 諸岡史歩 (3rd year, 3rd dan) will participate.
Notes: History, school motto, and location are to be investigated (TODO).

Source: https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/佐賀県立小城高等学校↗ https://www.education.saga.jp/hp/ogikoukou/↗ (学校公式・剣道部)

Seimei Gakuin（清明学院）

Official name: 清明学院高等学校
Reading: Seimei Gakuin
Division/Category of Establishment: Private (coeducational)
Location: 2-4-4 Sumie, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture.
History: Founded in April 1941 as Osaka Sumiyoshi Girls' School. It was renamed a commercial school in 1944 and a higher girls' school in 1946, and became Sumiyoshi Gakuen High School with the school system reform of 1948. In 2000, it was renamed to the current Seimei Gakuin High School along with the introduction of coeducation.
School motto/philosophy: The school motto is "Be strong, be upright, be kind." The school aims to cultivate "people who are needed by others – people with the strength to live strongly, uprightly, and kindly."
Department.: General academic courses (Science and Humanities Special Advancement Course, Nursing and Medical Special Advancement Course, General Course)
Kendo Club: In fiscal year 2026, they advanced to Inter-High in the men's team by winning the Osaka Prefecture qualifying tournament. Let's Kendo reports that they "achieved consecutive Inter-High appearances from Osaka" Seimei Gakuin. This tournament will feature the men's team and the women's individual event (十河杏 player, 3rd year, 2nd dan). We were unable to find the school's official page listing the kendo club's national tournament results.
Notes: Formerly known as Sumiyoshi Gakuen High School. It originated from Osaka Sumiyoshi Women's School.

Source: https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/清明学院高等学校↗ https://www.seimei.ed.jp/↗ https://www.letskendo.com/posts/47192/↗ https://app.notion.com/p/58b19e12dfb24495a093d4e1da9729f3↗

Source: 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results / Tournament Bracket)
https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗
Only facts recorded in the logs (matches, valid strikes and their order, outcomes, match duration, and presence of fouls) are listed. The play-by-play and commentary are AI-generated content.